SCADA System Specialist Lead

King County, WA; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent medical coverage

Dental and vision options

Retirement plan

Transportation program (ORCA)

Paid holidays

Vacation and sick leave

Flexible Spending Account

Training and career development

Job summary

King County Metro Transit's Rail Division is seeking a Rail SCADA Systems Specialist Lead to coordinate the work of Rail SCADA Specialists and oversee installation, maintenance, and repair of SCADA communications across rail facilities. The Rail SCADA Lead reports to the Rail SCADA Chief and drives preventive maintenance programs and data-driven improvements.

This role requires leadership, strong technical expertise in SCADA hardware/software, and the ability to respond to emergencies while

Qualifications

• Advanced knowledge of SCADA, communications, network applications, software and hardware.
• Skill in installing, maintaining, and modifying applicable software and hardware.
• Strong communication in conveying technical information to non-technical users.
• Experience in maintaining technical documentation and configuration control.
• Must be a people leader with good communication skills and a result driven attitude.

Responsibilities

• Plan workload, prioritizing and assigning work schedules.
• Train other Rail SCADA System Specialists.
• Assign work; control and monitor workflow; ensure adherence to maintenance schedules.
• Train new employees and be the point of contact for assistance.
• Provide feedback on employee performance and teamwork as well as attendance issues.
• Maintain records and enter data using automated systems.

Skills

SCADA systems

Network applications

Technical leadership

Communication

Tools

SCADA software

Networking hardware

PANMS

CCTV systems

Remote Terminal Units

PLCs

Job description

Summary

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* This position is open to all King County employees and the general public. *

King County Metro Transit's Rail Division

has an exciting opportunity for a Rail SCADA Systems Specialist Lead. This position's primary responsibilities include assigning and coordinating the work of the Rail SCADA Systems Specialists in addition to installing, maintaining, and repairing Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) communications systems, components, and equipment throughout the rail systems and facilities. The Rail SCADA Lead reports directly to the Rail SCADA Chief.

About Metro Transit's Expanding Rail Division

King County Metro Transit's Rail Division manages and maintains Sound Transit's Link light rail service and City of Seattle's streetcar system. Link light rail currently spans a 63-miles route and includes 50 stations. The 1 Line operates from Federal Way to Lynnwood and the 2 Line operates from Redmond to Downtown Seattle. Additional expansions to the Link system will be coming online for years to come.

Seattle Streetcar includes the 1.3 mile South Lake Union line and the 2.5 mile First Hill line, proudly serving the diverse and vibrant communities around Seattle’s downtown core. These rail services complement Metro's extensive fixed-route bus system and mobility services. Puget Sound transit agencies are collaborating to create an integrated transit network that enables people to travel farther, faster, and more easily.

This recruitment may immediately fill up to two (2) Career Service positions and may also be used to establish an eligibility list for future Career Service, as well as any fully-benefitted Term-Limited Temporary (TLT)/Special Duty Assignment (SDA), vacancies, valid up to 12 months or until the list is exhausted, and at the discretion of the hiring authority.

Job Duties

As the Rail SCADA Systems Specialist Lead, you will:

• Assist in workload planning, prioritizing and assigning work schedules.
• Assist in the training of other Rail SCADA System Specialists.
• Assign work; control and monitor workflow; ensure adherence to all maintenance schedules.
• Train new employees and be the point of contact for any assistance needed.
• Respond to questions and advise crewmembers as requested; instruct crewmembers on work assignments and advise on crewmembers' performance.
• Provide feedback to higher-level staff on employee and teamwork performance as well as any behavioral and attendance issues.
• Maintain a variety of records including work performed, time spent, materials used, operating logs and related information; enter and extract data using automated systems; maintain manual records as required.
• Ability to provide support for service issues and failures at any time is required.
• Perform modifications, preventative maintenance, repairs, upgrades, analysis and diagnostics on SCADA and communications hardware and software including equipment supporting rail system operations, network switches and routers, PANMS systems, CCTV systems, Remote Terminal Units, programmable logic controllers, and other complex and specialized rail systems equipment.
• Participate in the development and implementation of a comprehensive preventative maintenance program for SCADA systems and components. Prepare records and document maintenance and diagnostic data.
• Determine work priorities for emergency maintenance tasks in the absence of on-site supervision; respond to emergency calls as necessary.
• Work with other trades, contractors, and operating sections as needed.
• Operate assigned vehicles including Hi-Rail and Aerial Lift equipment.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Experience, Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills

• Advanced knowledge of Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition, communications, network applications, software, and hardware.
• Skill in installing, maintaining, and modifying applicable software and hardware.
• Skilled in verbal and written communication with experience conveying technical information to non-technical users.
• Experience in maintaining technical documentation and configuration control.
• Must be a people leader with good communication skills and a result driven attitude.

Ideal Candidates Will Have

• Any combination of education and experience that clearly demonstrates the ability to perform the job duties of the position.
• Minimum of two years working as a Rail SCADA Systems Specialist.

Physical Requirements

• Lift and carry objects up to 50 pounds frequently and occasionally lift objects up to 100 pounds with assistance.
• Frequent walking, reaching, climbing, kneeling, and stooping.
• Work in confined spaces and at heights and in cramped and awkward positions.

Licensing, Certification And Other Requirements

• A valid Driver's License, with an acceptable driving record. If you possess an out-of-state driver’s license, you must obtain a WA state license within 30 days of hire.
• May be required to obtain and maintain Hi-Rail, First Aid, CPR, Forklift, and other certifications.

Supplemental Information

Application & Selection Process

Applications will be screened to determine whether candidates meet minimum qualifications, and for clarity, completeness, and responsiveness to the application instructions above. Highly competitive applicants may be asked to interview. Formal offers will be finalized after candidates have successfully completed any necessary pre-employment processes, such as reference checks or internal record reviews.

Work Schedule

This position is full time, assigned 40 hours per week. Work schedule may include non- standard work hours including evenings, weekends and holidays as needed. This position is non- exempt from the provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act and is therefore overtime eligible, with prior supervisory approval.

Work Location

The work performed for this position is primarily on-site at four Link Light Rail Operations and Maintenance Facilities: Central (3407 Airport Way South, Seattle), East (1925 120th Ave Bellevue WA 98005), South 2233 S 320th St, Federal Way, WA 98003 and North (920 North 137th Street, Seattle). Locations may change in the future based on operational needs.

SAFETY SENSITIVE

These positions are considered safety-sensitive. Applicants for positions defined as safety-sensitive are required to undergo drug testing prior to employment and, subsequent to the commencement of employment, will be subject to random, post-accident, reasonable suspicion, return to duty and follow-up drug and alcohol testing in compliance with Federal DOT alcohol and controlled substances testing program protocols.

Union Membership:

This position is represented by PROTEC17.

CLASS CODE / PAY GRADE:

8311600/ 64

Contact

For more information regarding this recruitment, please contact: Ebony Ware, Human Resource Analyst, at [e-mail].

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Benefits

• Excellent medical, dental, and vision coverage options: King County provides eligible employees with options, so they can decide what’s best for themselves and their eligible dependents
• Life and disability insurance: employees are provided basic coverage and given the opportunity to purchase additional insurance for both the employee and eligible dependents
• Retirement: eligible King County employees may participate in a pension plan through the Washington State Department of Retirement Systems and a 457(b) deferred-compensation plan
• Transportation program and ORCA transit pass
• 12 paid holidays each year plus two personal holidays
• Generous vacation and paid sick leave
• Paid parental, family and medical, and volunteer leaves
• Flexible Spending Account
• Wellness programs
• Onsite activity centers
• Employee Giving ProgramEmployee assistance programs
• Flexible schedules and telecommuting options, depending on position
• Training and career development programs

For additional information about employee benefits, visit our Benefits, Payroll, and Retirement Page.

This is a general description of the benefits offered to eligible King County employees, and every effort has been made to ensure its accuracy. If any information on this document conflicts with the provisions of a collective bargaining agreement (CBA), the CBA prevails.

NOTE: Benefits for Term Limited Temporary (TLT) or Short Term Temporary (STT) positions, including leave eligibility and/or participation in the pension plan through the Washington State Department of Retirement Systems, will vary based upon the terms and details of the position. Short Term Temporary positions are not eligible for an ORCA transit pass.

For inquiries about the specifics of this position, please contact the recruiter identified on this job posting.